Nadia: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced NAH-dee-uh · 3 syllables
Nadia means “hope”, from Slavic.
Originally the French spelling of (Nadja), an informal Russian pet form of the virtue name (Nadezda, “Nadezhda, Nadyezhda”, literally “Hope”), from (nadezda, “hope”), entered as a translation of the Ancient Greek word from (elpis, “hope”) with the same meaning. See also (Elpis, “Elpis”).
- Meaning
- hope
- Origin
- Slavic
- Pronunciation
- NAH-dee-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #565
- US babies a year
- about 640 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Nadia?
Nadia was the #565 name in the US in 2025, given to 531 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 41% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #565 |
| England & Wales | #312 |
| Scotland | #220 |
| Northern Ireland | #333 |
| Ireland | #276 |
| France | #656 |
| Norway | #314 |
| Canada | #512 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Nadia?
Half of US adults named Nadia are older than 28; most are between 19 and 50. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Nadia
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Nadia have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Nadia
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Nadia
What does the name Nadia mean?
Nadia means “hope”. It comes from Slavic.
How do you pronounce Nadia?
Nadia is pronounced NAH-dee-uh.
How popular is the name Nadia?
Nadia was the #565 name in the US in 2025, given to 531 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 41% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Nadia?
Half of US adults named Nadia are older than 28. Most are between 19 and 50.